thanks. I have a newer SM7b, my ears thought it was thinner and maybe fake. But your video clarified that its a real one. Very good details. Some actual measurements with calipers might help too, diameter of cable, rubber grommet on cable, small details measured on screws. Shure US is pretty global but seems the Fakes are flooding the market these days on many brands.
Thank you for this video, i recently purchased one from amazon not realizing it was from a third party seller.. when i saw the tracking came from china i had a feeling. It arrived today and thanks to this video i was able to identify that mine was indeed a fake. Worst part is it doesnt even work so not like i could use it.. Again, thank you.
@@pointlessspam I did actually, it was a bit of a surprise because what ended up happening is I tried to contact the seller first and I got no reply so from there I went through the A-Z guarantee contacting Amazon and telling them what happened they said that they will try to contact the seller and the seller did not reply after two days and then Amazon ended up issuing the refund and they were going to go chase up for the money from the seller. They also let me keep the fake one so now I have two very real looking boxes
@@Ultrawr thanks. That’s great news! I’ve just contacted the seller as well, and I don’t expect a reply. Fingers crossed I get the same outcome as you :)
I bought a Shure SM7B off eBay used and I was comparing what you had with the pictures and I noticed on the fake one that you had. Had different screws or they looked a little bit off. But I compaired the real one and the one I bought. Luckily I got a real one, thanks for the video
Recientemente compré uno en AliExpress, en la tienda tenía muchos comentarios positivos y me decidí arriesgar, gracias tu video me di cuenta que en realidad sí me vendieron la pieza original, estoy feliz con mi compra gracias a tu comparación
The problem is if shure was made by LAW to include the OEM price then this stuff would never happen as Shure would quickly find out they could not rip off people with a 500$ mic that costs under 80$ to make at OEM. If OEM price display was mandatory there would never be any fakes anywhere, the reason for "Fakes" is due to Shure using OEM parts and assembling their mics in China using off the shelf parts. These parts are available everywhere in China that's how they can make thousands of fakes per day. It is not a fake mic if they use the identical Mic head, you can change the shape of the mic and still use the SM7b Mic head that would still sound like the SM7b with slight differences due to the grill or foam design. Most people don't realize the Foam is indeed part of the sound character.
If you're talking about intentionally picking up a 'fake' one be aware that you get what you pay for - so expect to run into problems you can't go back to Shure about.
La pieza que tiene un poco de holgura, es a proposito, para que en un futuro no se pueda partir con facilidad, le da mas curva de torsion o elasticidad a esa pieza, por si le das un golpe al micro , asi absorbe algo del impacto, es creo un diseño pensado con mucho detalle. No esta defectuosa. Con el micro falso parece una voz mas aguda y tiene mas ganancia el micro, se escucha mas fuerte, tambien recoge mas los sonidos ambientales- Me gusta mas el micro verdadero la voz es mas bonita, pero solo se nota bien si usas unos auriculares
Honestly, if you did not say you were changing to the "Fake SM7B", I barely hear any difference in the sound quality. A little post-processing, makes it sound like the real one.
This form factor is tempting, but these counterfeits cost more than a genuine Shure MV7X broadcast mic. You can even buy new Shure's for under $50 now, all of which sound better, are built to last a lifetime, and don't forever disrupt the used market.
bought a fake one. its serial can actually be registered through the website but the price is half the price of a genuine. not all fakes are similar to that of is shown here because what i got is really well made fake such that there are no welds and windscreen is not easily detachable. but from what i've seen from other vloggers, the capsule is more prominent than the original which is more set back. I can't compare the sound since I too get a hissing sound from my original microphones using my mixer.
Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen and Triton Audio FetHead. Turning the gain to about 1 oclock. I speak fairly soft so I need alot of gains. Still no noticeable noise. Here is the link to the Fethead th-cam.com/video/DoF5D6Lsepg/w-d-xo.html
dude i have the click sound when put po filter in is it real one or maby was chance to hear click ? are u shure fake dont have click sound when put po filter ?
Got an ubdate. If buying SM7B IN Australia you'll have a holographic sticker on the box with a unique code. But I think the way Shure responded to me says it overall. "if you paid under 500 it's a fake. Yours looks like what you'd expect to pay (800). We went through some other checks and I was pleased to verify mines the real deal. I'd hate to spend 500 expecting the real thing so Id never risk it unless you're happy with the fake because it's looking likely that's what you'd get
What makes one fake and the other fake if both have the same name? is the old original one considered fake to the new one both of them sound the same....?????????????
There are fake Shure Microphone everywhere. I have a Fake SM58 that I accidentally bought a long time ago thinking I got a sweet deal. The real SM58 is much better.
thanks. I have a newer SM7b, my ears thought it was thinner and maybe fake. But your video clarified that its a real one. Very good details. Some actual measurements with calipers might help too, diameter of cable, rubber grommet on cable, small details measured on screws.
Shure US is pretty global but seems the Fakes are flooding the market these days on many brands.
Thank you for this video, i recently purchased one from amazon not realizing it was from a third party seller.. when i saw the tracking came from china i had a feeling. It arrived today and thanks to this video i was able to identify that mine was indeed a fake. Worst part is it doesnt even work so not like i could use it..
Again, thank you.
and how much you paid?
@@EnnTomi1 $489 AUD
@@Ultrawr Did you manage you get your money back? I'm in the same boat. I paid $460AUD and was sent a counterfeit by a third party seller.
@@pointlessspam I did actually, it was a bit of a surprise because what ended up happening is I tried to contact the seller first and I got no reply so from there I went through the A-Z guarantee contacting Amazon and telling them what happened they said that they will try to contact the seller and the seller did not reply after two days and then Amazon ended up issuing the refund and they were going to go chase up for the money from the seller.
They also let me keep the fake one so now I have two very real looking boxes
@@Ultrawr thanks. That’s great news! I’ve just contacted the seller as well, and I don’t expect a reply. Fingers crossed I get the same outcome as you :)
I bought a Shure SM7B off eBay used and I was comparing what you had with the pictures and I noticed on the fake one that you had. Had different screws or they looked a little bit off. But I compaired the real one and the one I bought. Luckily I got a real one, thanks for the video
Recientemente compré uno en AliExpress, en la tienda tenía muchos comentarios positivos y me decidí arriesgar, gracias tu video me di cuenta que en realidad sí me vendieron la pieza original, estoy feliz con mi compra gracias a tu comparación
Que tal te ah funcionado?
Podrías compartir el link de donde lo compraste??
Podrías compartir el link de donde lo compraste?
Please, share the link to the original mic!! Everyone needs it 😅
The problem is if shure was made by LAW to include the OEM price then this stuff would never happen as Shure would quickly find out they could not rip off people with a 500$ mic that costs under 80$ to make at OEM. If OEM price display was mandatory there would never be any fakes anywhere, the reason for "Fakes" is due to Shure using OEM parts and assembling their mics in China using off the shelf parts. These parts are available everywhere in China that's how they can make thousands of fakes per day. It is not a fake mic if they use the identical Mic head, you can change the shape of the mic and still use the SM7b Mic head that would still sound like the SM7b with slight differences due to the grill or foam design. Most people don't realize the Foam is indeed part of the sound character.
The fake one Sound almost like to the real one but with 270$ profit lol
surprised the fake has the Reserved "R" on the tail with the Shure brand and the real one doesn't
Where did u find it?
if the fake one is cheap i still buy it for the casing, put a sm58 in it. it is still cheaper and as good.
sm7b and sm57 capsules are the same its the lack of transformer and the housing that makes the difference in sound on the sm7b.
I just ordered one from Best Buy so I’m assuming I got a real one
@6:09 the fake one also has a (R) symbol next to the SHURE logo on the bottom plate.
They almost sound identical, I might pick one up.
Except the buzzing
If you're talking about intentionally picking up a 'fake' one be aware that you get what you pay for - so expect to run into problems you can't go back to Shure about.
Hi. very good video, but didn't you notice the 'Badly Fitting' Grommets compared with the real one ?
La pieza que tiene un poco de holgura, es a proposito, para que en un futuro no se pueda partir con facilidad, le da mas curva de torsion o elasticidad a esa pieza, por si le das un golpe al micro , asi absorbe algo del impacto, es creo un diseño pensado con mucho detalle. No esta defectuosa. Con el micro falso parece una voz mas aguda y tiene mas ganancia el micro, se escucha mas fuerte, tambien recoge mas los sonidos ambientales-
Me gusta mas el micro verdadero la voz es mas bonita, pero solo se nota bien si usas unos auriculares
also in one the screws are inwards on the back and on the other there outwards
Honestly, if you did not say you were changing to the "Fake SM7B", I barely hear any difference in the sound quality. A little post-processing, makes it sound like the real one.
This form factor is tempting, but these counterfeits cost more than a genuine Shure MV7X broadcast mic. You can even buy new Shure's for under $50 now, all of which sound better, are built to last a lifetime, and don't forever disrupt the used market.
On the fake one, there's a noticeable resonant frequency in the lower frequencies that just doesn't sound good.
like a hiss?
@@Lamasta201 yea like a real low frequency bass subwoofer 20 Hz hiss. 🤣
@@MichaelDespairs 4 months later lmao thanks mike
did the fake microphone have a serial number?
Let me guess where these are manufactured?
bought a fake one. its serial can actually be registered through the website but the price is half the price of a genuine. not all fakes are similar to that of is shown here because what i got is really well made fake such that there are no welds and windscreen is not easily detachable. but from what i've seen from other vloggers, the capsule is more prominent than the original which is more set back. I can't compare the sound since I too get a hissing sound from my original microphones using my mixer.
True, I'm sure all fake ones aren't created equal since there are many different companies that copy this mic.
Where did you got yours? And is it still in good condition?
What audio interface are you using to connect these microphones?
Focusrite 2i2 3rd gen and Triton Audio FetHead. Turning the gain to about 1 oclock. I speak fairly soft so I need alot of gains. Still no noticeable noise. Here is the link to the Fethead th-cam.com/video/DoF5D6Lsepg/w-d-xo.html
You buy the real shures foam and the fake one becomes real.
I cant tell the difference on an ipad Air 2 speakers
I cannot tell the difference in the sound
Genial... Great Vid
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT IS FAKE? WHO VERIFIED THIS, SHURE? OR IS THIS YOUR OPINION. THANKS
I think it's pretty obvious if you have eyes
dude i have the click sound when put po filter in is it real one or maby was chance to hear click ? are u shure fake dont have click sound when put po filter ?
Seems to be a common these of the fakes having the Registered trademark symbol on the back of the Mic and the plate. Real ones don't.
Got an ubdate. If buying SM7B IN Australia you'll have a holographic sticker on the box with a unique code. But I think the way Shure responded to me says it overall. "if you paid under 500 it's a fake. Yours looks like what you'd expect to pay (800). We went through some other checks and I was pleased to verify mines the real deal. I'd hate to spend 500 expecting the real thing so Id never risk it unless you're happy with the fake because it's looking likely that's what you'd get
Wow the fake sounds better, god life is a lie, it is not more muddy at all
Hi! Do they differ in weight?
Yes the original weighs 844
Were is link?
The fake one sounds clearer than the original. I wouldn’t mind a fake.
link?
They sound the same.
u need a variable tone generator to test
I did a video few days ago and I don’t know if mine is real some people said it’s fake.
What makes one fake and the other fake if both have the same name? is the old original one considered fake to the new one both of them sound the same....?????????????
One is from a legit source and cost double. They dont sound the same.
Me gusta más Hecho en China, el precio es realmente bueno, los detalles ya son mínimos.
One other thing to look at are the markings on Mic. The real one has markings around the entire diameter where the fake only has writings on the top
La pieza de tras, la original no tiene ®, la replica tiene ®
R de réplica 😊
Thank you! This video helped me...
...sleep.
LOL..
POV..Runs to microphone!
😂
I still cant get over Alibaba selling fake shure sm7b
There are fake Shure Microphone everywhere. I have a Fake SM58 that I accidentally bought a long time ago thinking I got a sweet deal. The real SM58 is much better.
It's the *legit place* to buy *fake* products 🤫
Wow great video thanks for the info
No one mentiln frequency response
I'm a amateur radio operator
I copied your audio on both mics.
Could not see a noticeable difference.
Excellent video 🔥🔥🔥
thank you
You are welcome
I was so scared mine was fake but no, it’s fine
Phew
Hi! Do they differ in weight?
Even if they do, you'll only know if you have sth to compare what you have with!
@@coach.b I bought one and so far it looks real. I would love to find the weight of the authentic one to compare to the one I am using.